Is Trappey's Jalapinto Pinto Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
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This page reviews Trappey's Jalapinto Pinto Beans by Trappey's as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes prepared pinto beans and jalapeno peppers, but also contains sodium benzoate and sodium nitrate, raising quality concerns about synthetic additives and preservatives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes prepared pinto beans and jalapeno peppers, but also contains sodium benzoate and sodium nitrate, raising quality concerns about synthetic additives and preservatives.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Prepared pinto beans provide a source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Jalapeno peppers add flavor and a moderate level of heat to the dish.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Sodium nitrate is used in bacon curing, which may pose health risks associated with processed meats.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Prepared Pinto Beans safe in this snack?
Good
Prepared Pinto Beans is used here as base. Prepared pinto beans serve as the main ingredient, providing a nutritious base rich in fiber and protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: Prepared pinto beans
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and serves as a solvent for other ingredients in this product.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Jalapeno Peppers safe in this snack?
Medium
Jalapeno Peppers is used here as flavor. Jalapeno peppers add flavor and heat, but are packed in water with added salt and preservatives, raising processing concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jalapeno peppers (packed in water, salt, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate)
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Is Bacon safe in this snack?
Medium
Bacon is used here as flavor. Bacon adds flavor but is cured with sodium nitrate, which is associated with health risks from processed meats.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: bacon (cured with salt, brown sugar, black pepper, sodium nitrate)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to sodium intake, which can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder provides flavor and potential health benefits, being a natural ingredient without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3259485
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